Hand Therapy Techniques

Ultrasound: uses sound waves to generate heat within a body part to help loosen the tissues and help them respond better to therapy or exercises

Electrical stimulation: uses electricity to help alleviate pain

Iontophoresis: form of transdermal drug delivery that utilizes electrical current to drive or push ionized drugs through the skin’s outermost layer used to reduce inflammation

Fluidotherapy: fluidized therapy (Fluidotherapy®) is a high-intensity heat modality consisting of a dry whirlpool of finely divided solid particles suspended in a heated air stream, the mixture having the properties of a liquid

Paraffin: home wax treatment that applies deep heat to relieve pain and stiffness

Energy conservation

Body mechanics

Patient education on preventative measures and self-management of symptoms, such as:

Gloves in winter time to prevent stiffness

Using adaptive equipment that is less stressful on the hands, like using an electric can opener instead of a hand opener